Sound policy on reclamation urged by chamber group
A sound policy committee of the Pocatello chamber of commerce endorses cautious Idaho reclamation. It studied irrigating ten thousand acres north of Fort Hall but notes soils and water needs render it less safe than other options. The group urges small cost, practical projects to ensure profitable agriculture and warns against harmful publicity from unprofitable ventures.
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Chamber of Commerce
Idaho
Wear Fort Hall
Board of Directors
The
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Committee
Postmaster General Institutes Christmas Day Postal Holiday
The Postmaster General announces no mail deliveries on Christmas Day as an experimental policy for the coming holiday season. The change aims to grant postal workers a holiday, with success guiding future years. Officials expect smooth delivery as long as the public mails items by December 24 to ensure delivery before the holiday.
Tax collections rise in 1924 despite fewer returns
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports 1924 tax receipts up by 25,482,680 compared with 1923. Aggregate net personal income reached 25,023,210,893, up nearly one percent as high income returns fell while those earning 5 000 and above increased.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Radio licensing halted until Congress regulates airwaves
The department of commerce will stop issuing new radio broadcasting licenses except in emergencies until Congress acts. Approved installations with substantial investment will receive official wave lengths to reduce interference and improve reception. Government regulation is seen by experts as overdue, with space at the top noted.
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Department of Commerce
Congress
Department
Today’s events across time and places
A panorama of historical notes marks dates from Jane Austen’s birth to a New York fire and political moves. It mentions a Protestant Episcopal diocese convention in Concord electing a bishop and New Jersey police justices meeting to discuss anti drunk driving legislation.
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Coolidge
U. S. Senate
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
New Hampshire
Concord
Edward M. Parker
New Orleans
New Jersey
Newark
Cheery Cricket Meets Parasol Ants in Meadow Village
Cheery Cricket discovers two ants carrying parasols and learns their village stores leaves as food. They chew leaves into pulp, pack it into a chamber, and fungus grows over it, making the parasol ants fat. The scene ends with Cheery Cricket continuing on his way to tell friends.
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Black Ant
Cricket
Newspaper Feature Service
Alameda’s water bond, taxes, and street matters defended
A letter from Alex Tubbs, chairman of Alameda village board, argues Alameda’s water system improvements and bond issues were prudent. He counters Dykman’s criticisms on taxes, alleys, mail, fire protection, parks, police, and Oak Street conditions, urging unity with Pocatello only if Alameda voters consent.
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Tribune
the Tribune
Dykman
Alameda
Bannock County
Pocatello
Dkyman
Dykwan
Oak Street
Alex Tubbs
Aino
Governor elect Hiram Bingham elected U S grenador
One year ago today Governor elect Hiram Bingham of Connecticut was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Brandegee s death. The passage recalls Bingham s ascent and the political context surrounding the unusual post.
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Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
United States Grenador
Frank B. Brandegee
Are You Sure You Love Me This Time
Mimi Sub Rosa argues that constant questions about a man’s love arise from vanity and insecurity. Nagging harms relations, drives him away, and offers no real proof of devotion. Readers are invited to write for more advice and to request self-help materials.
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Mimi
Bell Syndicate
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Military and Political Figures
Maj. Gen. William J. Snow born in New York 57 years ago today, Maj. Gen. B. Colquitt born in Georgia 64 years ago, Admiral Austin M. Knight born in Ware Massachusetts, and Rep. Schuyler Merritt of Connecticut noted as having birthdays around this date.
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William J. Snow
New York
Decar B. Colquitt
Texas
Austin M. Knight
Ware
Mass
Schuyler Merritt
Congress
Oeath Gug
Matrimonially Speaking by Mrs Hugh McKay
A light column about marital quirks and a playful husband who imagines plans from hints. The piece notes his habit of turning simple situations into tangled plots and jokes about his detective mind. A Dartmouth football stat appears as a separate note: eight games, 340 points, 42.5 per game.
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Dartmouth
Better Health Fpredeiuck Eh Marti Rtt Md
The text appears garbled but indicates a health association publication from 1926 titled Better Health. The fragment references a Dr M D and likely relates to medical guidance or a health association notice.
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EH. Marti
RTT
M.D
Water as a Health Agent in Digestive and Urinary Systems
The piece argues that drinking ample water improves digestion and prevents constipation, noting the body is two thirds water and daily intake should be maintained. It critiques reliance on mineral springs, suggesting pure water with purgatives at home could yield similar benefits and reduce costs.
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Europe
Thia
Wright
Today’s Anniversaries From History Notable Births and Events
From 1775 Jane Austen born in Hampshire England. 1785 James Noble early U S senator from Indiana. 1800 Armed neutrality treaty among Russia Sweden Denmark. 1832 William Corry first Cincinnati mayor. 1914 World Industrial Cotton Exposition opened in New Orleans. 1928 two air reserve aviators died in Santa Monica plane crash.
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Jane Austen
Hampshire
England
James Noble
U. S
Indiana
Berryville
B. C
Russia
Sweden
Denmark
France
John Laurence Smith
Turkey
Harieston
Louisville
William Corry
Cincinnati
Virginia
New Orleans
Sasereey
Dhattiepool
Bass enters New Hampshire senate race as Republican challenger
Robert P. Bass announces his candidacy for the U S Senate in New Hampshire opposing incumbent George Moses. A former governor in 1911-12, Bass is from Peterboro with Chicago roots and forestry ties, Harvard-educated, son of Perkins Bass of Lincoln campaign fame, and has served in New Hampshire’s legislature and various farming and business roles.
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Robert P. Bass
United States
New Hampshire
George Moses
Chicago
Peterboro
N. H
Bass
Perkins Bass
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
State Forestry Commission
American Forestry Association
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Satirical verse questions scholarship over athletics
A poem mocks scholars and praises athletic prowess led by a narrator claiming Red Grange and Jack Dempsey outpace study. It jokes that exam tests are unnecessary when one can excel in sports and boxing. The piece notes Jackie Cowan wanting a safety razor as a gift and a chemist proposing coal gas, while Florida land prices rise.
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